While costs are rising, Turkey remains one of the Mediterranean’s bargain-basement destinations.

The national railway company of Turkey is known as the Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD). Turkey has over 10,000 km of railway network. International trains connect Turkey with neighbouring countries such as Bulgaria and Greece. Book tickets to visit main cities of Turkey by train. Turkish cities including Istanbul and Ankara are served by trains.

Cityscape

The capital Istanbul is of course famous for the many mosques, bazaars and unmissable Bosphorus view. From Istanbul take the Ankara Express train to Ankara and see the littering of fascinating archaeological sites and crammed-together houses in the old quarter.

Landscape

The best way to experience the landscape is from the Dalaman River, try white-water rafting for a white-knuckle experience. Or see Turkey from the air with an early morning hot-air balloon flight over the stunning moonscape of Cappadocia in central Anatolia.

Take Home

Turkey is a haven for shopping. Visit Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar for the world’s largest market, then head uptown on the to enjoy the cut-price fashion goods and clothing in the department stores along Istiklal Caddesi or upmarket Nisantasi.

Food & Drink

Different areas of Turkey have their local specialties, in the capital visit Kanlica to enjoy the yogurt, then hop on a ferry to Bursa for its Iskendar Kebab. From Istanbul take the 6 Eylül Ekspres train 5 ½ hours across Turkey to Izmir for kadınbudu Kofte, made from beef and rice it’s completely moorish.

New Perspective

Relax in a steamy Turkish bath, known as a hammam, and have a scrub and massage. They’re available all over Turkey, and afterwards you’ll feel refreshed and ready to take on anything.

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Top cities in Turkey

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Locating Train was difficult | Michael o. | 5 July 2017 "I had some trouble finding the track at Gare de Lyon in Paris. Also I had trouble finding my coach at the Lyon Airport train going to Paris.
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Efficient and on time service | . | 4 March 2017 "Excellent service. On time and comfortable
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A trip over Alpes | Paola c. | 1 March 2017 "I've been travelling to Geneve to meet my daughter. the train was very comfortable and the staff very kind. I bought a good sandwich with salami and butter, a black tea with cinnamon. Very new flavour for me.
The viw around the lake from Geneve to Montreux was great.
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Very good option | Sandra g. | 1 March 2017 "It was a very good journey. The train was comfortable, the attendants were friendly. Service on board was perfect including the breakfast, which was delicious.
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Exceptional Trip | Kimberly h. | 1 March 2017 "Exceptional trip from St Pancras to Paris with the help of VIP transfer service from St. Pancras hotel. Highly recommended.
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Good | Marta s. | 28 February 2017 "Very fast journey.
Comfortable.
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Better than flying | Matthew v. | 28 February 2017 "Coming from Australia I assumed flights would be far better than trains but having the stations right in the centre of the city made it much more convenient and easier to manage without a phone. The train was smooth and quick.
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Trouble free,excellent journey | Steven Peter m. | 26 February 2017 "Excellent service.We booked and printed tickets on line which scanned easily on day of journey. All baggage x rayd so great security before entering platform. Allocated seating upon booking. Train on time. Value for money 5 stars. (auto star system not working. )22 euros per person each way.
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To MAdrid | Mishal a. | 26 February 2017 "my trip was great but I was wonder that the crew was not speaking English and she couldn't understand me once I order.
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